Travel Med Surg​/Ortho Registered Nurse

Overview

ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

• Specialty:
  Med Surg
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  02/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

RN - Med Surg Orthopedic

• Work 12-hour night shifts from 6:30 PM to 7:00 AM
• Self-scheduling available
• Every third weekend requirement (Friday and Saturday considered weekend for nights)
• Patient ratio of 1:5 with 28 beds plus 22 overflow beds
• May float to PCU and McDermott (behavioral health)
• BLS certification required
• Must pass open book exam during orientation with 90% or higher to continue employment
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Artificial nails prohibited - refusal to remove will result in contract termination
• Driver's license required at submittal
• Must live more than 50 miles from facility
• Cannot be employed with any Common Spirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within past year
• Epic charting system
• First week classroom orientation followed by one 12-hour shift on unit
• Care for patients with total knees, total hips, shoulder replacements, COPD, diabetes, wounds, IV infusions, dementia, oncology, fractures, sepsis, pneumonia, and other medical-surgical conditions
• Unit focuses on hourly rounding and bedside shift report
• Must be flexible, self-directed, and enjoy learning new skills
• Work with charge nurse who takes patient assignment and nurse aides with 1:10 ratio

This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive medical-surgical orthopedic unit that provides specialized care for patients requiring orthopedic procedures and general medical-surgical services. The facility maintains high standards for patient care with structured orientation programs and evidence-based practices including hourly rounding and bedside reporting. The organization serves a diverse patient population and emphasizes continuous learning and professional development for nursing staff.

Council Bluffs, IA

Council Bluffs offers a strategic location along the Missouri River with easy access to the Omaha metropolitan area, providing urban amenities while maintaining a smaller city feel. The area features historic attractions, recreational opportunities, and a growing economy, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking both professional growth and quality of life.

Adex Job . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company s headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.

• Referral bonus